When is the situation where Generalization is inevitable over Composition?

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When is the situation where Generalization is inevitable over Composition?

Many people prefer composition to generalization in many scenarios,
However, are there any times where generalization is an absolute necessity?
Could you please raise an example where this could happen?
Thanks
Jack